The Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) is a butterfly found in European meadows, where its larvae feed on grasses, such as Sheep's Fescue.
Similar species are Gatekeeper (which prefers to rest with its wings open) and Small Heath (which is smaller).
There is marked sexual dimorphism in this species. Males are less colorful, with smaller eyespots and much reduced orange areas on the upper forewings. They are also much more active and range far about, while females fly less and often may not away from the area where they grew up.
A variable number of smaller eyespots are usually found on the hindwing undersides. These may number up to 12 per individual butterfly, with up to 6 on each wing. The factors that govern polymorphism in this trait are not resolved, although a number of theories have been proposed (Stevens 2005). On the other hand, the evolutionary significance of the upperwing eyespots is more obvious: The more active males have a markedly more cryptic upperside pattern, whereas the females have more often opportunity to present their eyespots in a sudden display of colors and patterns that presumably make neophobic predators hesitate so that the butterfly has better chances of escaping.

Hi Luciano,
Great exposure control and composition, but the butterfly, especially the left wings, could be a little sharper. Otherwise a fabulous photo in your unmistakable style.
Kind regards from Ireland, László

Good capture of this slightly tatty butterfly with its wings open, Luciano.
I find the focus pretty good and the colours most natural.
I guess I too captured a Satyrinae during my recent trek to Himalayas which I will post here next.
Ram

Hello Luciano,
A little tattered, but still an attractive specimen you have presented to us. The sharpness to me looks fine and the exposure is right on the money. Nicely shown against a BG of lovely green foliage. Reminds me of the Little Wood Satyr we have here in Ohio.
Ron

Hello Luciano,
Beautiful picture of this butterfly. I like its POV and composition. To me sharpness looks nice although I use bit extra sharpness when post small size picture in web.
Thanks and cheers!
Srikumar